You may have heard me mention in past blogs that our bodies are constantly guiding us.

If you don't put the right fuel in a car, you will experience problems. A quick investigation from a mechanic will then reveal the root cause of the break down.

The human body is no different. When it's not happy, it tells you. The signs could be anything from fatigue, to irritability or anger.

Clients often tell me that they don't know why they feel as they do. This always prompts me to give them the same pieces of information that I am about to share with you.

1. Treat yourself with the love and respect you would treat your own child- this means eating and sleeping properly, taking exercise and relaxing as well as supporting yourself emotionally.

2. Be sure that your actions mirror your beliefs and values.

And if you still experience negative emotions:

3. Do my 'Personal Inventory' exercise to ascertain the cause

Wouldn't it be better to cultivate a sense of awareness and understanding between yourself and that part of your mind that is sending the signals? As with any relationship, this involves some give and take. If you commit to something, you must do your very best to follow through with it- so no more broken promises about going to the gym more often or eating more healthily. Someone once told me that the last person you should lie to is yourself. As with all relationships, trust is key.